A large French silver presentation centrepiece, André Aucoc, Paris, circa 1900

of canted square baluster form with acanthus and guilloche rims, the upper corners with cast fauns supporting drapes and floral swags, two sides embossed with satyr masks, above acanthus embellished corners, on a canted square base, incuse stamped A. AUCOC, with detachable electroplated liner; the rouge marble base with four applied silver plaques, one engraved with recipients 1902-09

Clears to rim of base. Possibly previous engraved to panels of marble base. Good heavy gauge. Good condition.
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